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The Chief Engineer, Bridges and Structures is responsible for CN's entire network of bridges, structures and geotechnical engineering. The incumbent is accountable for the design, repair, and reconstruction of CN's bridges and structures as well as the accompanying policies, procedures and standards. The position's key role is to reduce safety risk across the network including managing the operational safety of plants and people in accordance with CN's regulatory environment. The position also allocates, executes and manages the department's capital and operating budget. The position's key role is to reduce safety risk across the network.

       Responsible for the development, control, management and enforcement of CN's policies, procedures and standards related to bridges and structures

       Accountable for the design, repair, rehabilitation, reconstruction and replacement of CN's bridges and structures

       Responsible for inspection and inventory management as well as testing and assessment

       Oversee the load carrying capacity rating process including heavy axel load clearance authorization

       Responsible for CN's tunnels, moveable bridges, retaining walls, rock sheds and other structures including culverts over a 4-foot diameter

       Carry out capital planning activities for multi-year work plan development

       Manage multi-year projects requiring Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) including the strategic bridge initiative program

       Maintain oversight and responsibility for operational safety management of plant and people

       Ensure full compliance with CN's Bridge Management Program within CN's overall Safety Management System (SMS)

       Accountable for the development of safety improvement programs specific to bridges, structures and geotechnical engineering

       Participate in regular safety-related meetings and field audits

       Maintain overall responsibility for CN's grade and slope stabilization program

       Responsible for CN's railway rail hazard research program, including identifying ground hazards and developing mitigation plans

       Implement technically sound solutions to geotechnical problems in all phases of company activity

       Develop and implement mitigation measures for railway ground hazards

       Implement and research advanced technologies to identify ground hazards, and provide rankings and assessments

       Accountable for the design and construction techniques implemented for ground hazard stabilization

       Review Engineering reports and advise on an appropriate course of action, probabilities and safety

       Develop, review and manage annual basic and special capital programs

       Maintain responsibility for CN's Life-Critical Rules (LCRs) and rule violations

       Act as Senior Officer for disciplinary reviews on rule breeches and compliance

       Mentor and develop all managers and engineers, and assist in defining roles and responsibilities

       Provide coaching and feedback to direct reports

       Provide direct reports with opportunities for career development

       Participate in succession planning

       Participate in performance evaluations, review findings from indirect reports for Geotechnical and Structures employees

       Participate in regular team meetings with Senior Managers

       Review priorities and plan for future bridge assessment based on bridge condition system, inspection protocol and assessment of current conditions

       Work closely with Regional Senior Managers of Bridges and Structures to develop the Capital Program

       Consolidate Regional recommendations into an overall function program for funding allocation

       Develop and mandate multi-year strategic bridge initiative program with 5, 10- and 20-year horizon outlook

       Assemble program with Vice-President, Engineering and present to senior operating team (Chief Operating Officer, Vice-President Finance, Regional Vice-Presidents)

       Ensure Regional Senior Managers are adhering to and complying with respective budgets

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work weeknights and weekends when needed. The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires frequent travel (60%) across US and Canada for site visits. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. The incumbent must be trained in fall protection, must be able to walk long distances and must confidently walk across high bridges.

Railroad Bridge and Structure Engineering

       Minimum 10 years of experience in bridges and structures

o   Experience in geotechnical engineering principles*

o   Experience managing senior technical people

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

       Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

       Licenced Professional Engineer (P. Eng and/or P.E.)

       Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

       Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment

       Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

       Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them

       Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint

       Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

       Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience

       Shows initiative and empowers others to raise CN's collective game

       Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

       Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation

       Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

       Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work

       Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes

       Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

       Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

       Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

       Sound knowledge of bridge inspection techniques, design and reconstruction of railway bridges and structures

       Knowledge of transportation regulations and regulatory requirements related to railway bridges and structures (Transport Canada (TC) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA))

       Sound knowledge and capabilities in application of American Railways Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) standards and guidelines

       Sound knowledge of railway loadings and influence on structures

       Sound knowledge of structural engineering and geotechnical engineering principles

       Excellent financial acumen

       Proficient in the use of various computer systems and programs